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Last updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:20PM GMT

LIVE: Issiah Ross Murder Trial Key Headlines

Here’s how the news is developing.

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Judge denies motion to restrict videotaping, streaming of key witness

Before the hearings resumed and jurors were brought back in, the state asked if Christina Sikes’ testimony could be restricted from live streams and videotaping.

The judge denied the motion.

Who is Christina Sikes?

Christina Sikes is the woman who allegedly reported to law enforcement in 2022 that Issiah Ross confessed to her that he had killed Lyric Woods and Devin Clarks.

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1 hour and 24 minutes ago

Court takes break until 2p Tuesday

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1 hour and 32 minutes ago

Sgt. Godwin testifies about GMC Terrain investigation

Sgt. Goodwin gives new details about the GMC Terrain that was investigated after the teens’ bodies were found.

He says evidence indicated front-end damage and there were suspected blood spots.

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1 hour and 32 minutes ago

Snapchats messages between teens shared in court